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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPunctuation
/ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.eɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The marks used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning.
"Correct punctuation is essential for clear communication in writing."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'punctuation' originates from the Latin word 'punctuatio', which means 'a point' or 'a dot'. It evolved through Middle English as 'punctuacioun' in the 14th century, reflecting the practice of marking written text to clarify meaning and structure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Punctuation" is said worldwide
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ponctuation
Transliteration: ponctuation
"Vérifiez la ponctuation de votre texte."
Interpunktion
Transliteration: Interpunktion
"Der Aufsatz enthält einige Fehler in der Interpunktion."
punteggiatura
Transliteration: punteggiatura
"Fai attenzione alla punteggiatura quando scrivi."
puntuación
Transliteration: puntuación
"Una buena puntuación ayuda a entender el texto."
pontuação
Transliteration: pontuação
"As regras de pontuação podem ser difíceis de dominar."
विराम चिह्न
Transliteration: viram chinha
"इस वाक्य में विराम चिह्न का सही प्रयोग करें।"
标点符号
Transliteration: biāodiǎn fúhào
"请注意句子的标点符号。"
구두점
Transliteration: gudujeom
"이 문장에는 구두점이 빠져 있습니다."
句読点
Transliteration: kutouten
"日本語の文章では適切な句読点が重要です。"
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